A good surfer will not get wet.
Garlic is as good as ten mothers.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.
Good as drink is, it ends in thirst.
A good anvil fears no hammer.
Conscience is as good as a thousand witnesses.
Every excuse is good, if it works.
Good eyes don't fear smoke.
The afterthought is good, but forethought is better.
A good appetite needs no sauce.
All times are good when old.
It is good to pay with other people's money.
Open confession is good for the soul.
Prayer and practice is good rhyme.
A good spectator also creates.
A good face is a letter of recommendation.
It's not as good with money as it is bad without it.
A good rest is half the job.
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